Nic

Boy name

Nic has been given to 77 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It peaked in 1977.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1977 (10 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1961

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Nic — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Nickboy

50,589 babies since 1880

Niagirl

25,432 babies since 1951

Nicoboy

22,322 babies since 1960

Vicboy

2,155 babies since 1899

Ricboy

1,270 babies since 1942

Nilunisex

280 babies since 1989

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nic.

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78 babies since 1963

78 babies since 1973

78 babies since 1974

FAQ

How popular is the name Nic?

Nic has been given to 77 babies in the U.S. since 1961. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nic peak?

Nic peaked in 1977, when 10 babies were given the name.

Is Nic a girl or boy name?

Nic is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Nic are boys).

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